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"HIT OR MISS - THE IMPORTANCE OF ROADWAY WORKER PROTECTION" |
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BMWED EFFORTS PRESERVE STRONG WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION FOR RAILWORKERS. |
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After months of engagement with the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration Department of Labor (OSHA), BMWED's substantial
efforts have paved the way for strong whistleblower protection for BMWED
members and all railroad workers nationwide. |
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HURON & EASTERN RAILWAY EMPLOYEES
VOTE IN FAVOR OF UNION |
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The Allied Federation, headquartered in Hendersonville, TN, scored a
major victory on February 17, 2010, when employees of the Huron &
Eastern Railway Company voted in favor of union representation. |
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REGULATORY GUIDANCE - TEXTING
WHILE DRIVING |
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued
regulatory guidance, pursuant to 49 CFR Part 390.17, "Additional
equipment and accessories", that effectively prohibits commercial
drivers from using electronic devices to prepare or review text messages
while operating a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce. |
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RLBC/NCCC BARGAINING SESSION SCHEDULED |
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The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division of the
International Brotherhood of Teamsters is set to begin national
bargaining with the National Carriers' Conference Committee (NCCC) next
month. |
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RLBC NOTICE SERVED TO CARRIERS |
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As you were advised by my letter of November 10, 2009, the six
organizations participating in the Rail Labor Bargaining Coalition (RLBC)
intend to bargain on a coordinated national basis with respect to
employees they represent on the rail freight carriers represented by the
NCCC in this bargaining round. |
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HIGH ALERT 2 |
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As you know the International Brotherhood of Teamsters has taken great
interest in efforts by Union Pacific to improve security as well as
workforce training and awareness.... |
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UNION PLUS MATCHING DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR FOR HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF |
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Union Plus will automatically double your contribution to the Solidarity
Center. |
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IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE FROM FRA ADMINISTRATOR |
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Preliminary data indicates that 2009 may have been the safest year on
record by many measures. |
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TEAMSTERS PRAISE NEW FUNDING FOR HIGH SPEED RAIL PROJECTS |
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Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa issued the following statement
regarding President Obama's announcement about the distribution of $8
billion for high speed rail projects in the United States. |
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2010 EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI |
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Due to the recent earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, the IBT
Disaster Relief Fund is asking for your help. The IBT Disaster
Relief Fund joins other Unions who have mobilized to support an
international response and is committed to raising funds to support
relief efforts. |
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NEWS CLIPS |
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MARCH 12, 2010
For a quarter-century, American economic policy has assumed that the
keys to durable national prosperity are deregulation, free trade and a
swift transition to a post-industrial, services-dominated future. |
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The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes is a
Division of the Rail Conference of the International Brotherhood of
Teamsters representing and protecting the rights of rail workers who
build and maintain the track and structures on railroads throughout
the United States of America. |
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| JOURNAL |
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2010 |
ARCHIVED ISSUES |
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The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division of the
International Brotherhood of Teamsters began national bargaining
with the National Carrier's Conference Committee (NCCC) on January
13, 2010. The BMWED is bargaining on a coordinated national basis as
part of the Rail Labor Bargaining Coalition (RLBS).
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Left to right seated at the table: BMWED
Western Region Vice President David Tanner, BLET Director of
Research Tom Pontolillo, RLBC Spokesman Roland Wilder, BRS
International President Dan Pickett, BMWED National Division
President and IBT International Vice President Freddie Simpson and
BLET National President Paul Sorrow. |
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PRESIDENT'S
PERSPECTIVE |
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On January 28, 2010, President Obama announced the awarding of $8
billion in high speed and inter-city passenger rail grants to
31different states. The grants have been awarded under the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to fund the
development of 13 targeted high-speed rail corridors.
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SECRETARY/TREASURER'S REPORT (MEMBERSHIP
SURVEYS) |
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In my last column, I outlined the results of our membership survey
on bargaining issues for the current round of national contract
negotiations. In this column, I want to introduce the
preliminary results of the recently completed Track Inspection
Survey conducted by BMWED.
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A VICE PRESIDENT SPEAKS |
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On December 9th, the BMWED served its bargaining demands on the
major freight railroads that are being represented by the
National Carriers' Conference Committee (NCCC). The BMWED will
again be participating with other unions as part of the Rail
Labor Bargaining Coalition (RLBC).
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BMWED LEGISLATIVE ISSUES - 111TH CONGRESS |
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In the last issue of the
Journal we reported we were awaiting Senate action on its
version of health insurance reform. Unfortunately, the final
version passed by the Senate still includes taxing
employer-sponsored health plans. Following passage of the
Senate Bill, the Democratic majorities in the House and
Senate began working to strike a compromise between the
House and Senate versions.
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| EDUCATION |
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2009-2010 HAZMAT TRAINING PROGRAM |
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The Rail Workers Hazardous Materials Training
Program will conduct the following hazardous materials
transportation/chemical emergency response training programs
at the National Labor College – George Meany Campus in Silver
Spring, Maryland.
APPLICATION |
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| SAFETY |
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BMWED SAFETY
ALERT |
| Two members of the BMWED were struck
and killed in separate roadway worker accidents in
Pennsylvania and Wyoming on November 5th and 6th,
respectively. Our thoughts and prayers are with their
families, loved ones, and co-workers at this difficult time.
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| Holiday Rules
Reminder |
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a furloughed employee of a railroad covered by the U.S. National
Agreement with at least 60 days of seniority or 60 calendar days of
continuous service preceding a covered holiday, and if you had
compensation paid by the carrier credited to 11 or more of the 30
calendar days immediately preceding the holiday, you may be entitled
to pay for that holiday even though you are furloughed. The
complete list of holidays is:
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- President’s Day |
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- Good Friday |
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- Fourth of July |
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- Labor Day |
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- Day after Thanksgiving |
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- New Year’s Eve (the day
before New Year’s Day is
observed) |
- Christmas Eve (the day
before Christmas is
observed) |
- Christmas Day |
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For detailed information contact your General Chairman. |
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